DigiCert Private Root CA
Establish and manage your own trusted Certificate Authority with DigiCert Private Root CA, ensuring robust internal PKI security for your organization's critical digital assets.
- Root CA Management: Full control over your organization's private root certificate authority.
- Internal Trust Foundation: Establish a trusted foundation for all internal digital certificates and encryption.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Mitigate risks associated with external certificate dependencies for internal systems.
- Scalable PKI: Support the issuance and management of certificates for all your internal applications and devices.
Product Overview
Product Overview
DigiCert Private Root CA provides organizations with the capability to establish and manage their own private Certificate Authority (CA). This service allows businesses to issue and control internal digital certificates, creating a trusted foundation for their private networks and applications.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure internal communications, authenticate devices, and encrypt sensitive data without relying solely on public CAs. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure to manage the lifecycle of internal digital certificates.
- Private Certificate Authority: Deploy and manage your own root CA for complete control over your internal PKI.
- Internal Trust Establishment: Issue certificates for internal servers, devices, and applications to ensure authenticity.
- Enhanced Security: Reduce reliance on public CAs for internal trust, minimizing external attack vectors.
- Certificate Lifecycle Management: Tools and capabilities to manage the issuance, renewal, and revocation of internal certificates.
- Compliance Support: Aid in meeting internal security policies and potential regulatory requirements for data protection.
Secure your internal digital landscape with a dedicated private root CA, offering enterprise-grade PKI management without the enterprise overhead.
What This Solves
Establish Internal Certificate Authority
Enable teams to create and manage their own private root Certificate Authority. This provides a secure and controlled foundation for issuing all internal digital certificates, ensuring authenticity and trust across the organization's private network.
Organizations deploying internal applications, Businesses managing IoT devices, Teams requiring secure internal communication
Secure Internal Device Authentication
Streamline the process of issuing and managing digital certificates for internal devices, including servers, workstations, and network equipment. This ensures that only authorized devices can access sensitive network resources.
Businesses with BYOD policies, Organizations managing server fleets, Teams implementing network segmentation
Enhance Internal Data Encryption
Automate the deployment of encryption certificates for internal data in transit and at rest. This capability protects sensitive company information from unauthorized access and ensures compliance with internal data security policies.
Companies handling sensitive customer data, Organizations with strict data privacy requirements, Teams managing internal databases
Key Features
Private Root CA Deployment
Gain complete control over your organization's internal certificate trust hierarchy, reducing external dependencies and enhancing security.
Internal Certificate Issuance
Issue and manage digital certificates for all internal servers, applications, and devices, ensuring their authenticity and integrity.
Customizable Policies
Define and enforce your own certificate policies, tailoring them to your organization's specific security requirements and operational needs.
Lifecycle Management Tools
Effectively manage the entire lifecycle of internal certificates, from issuance and renewal to revocation, simplifying PKI administration.
Subscription-Based Model
Access enterprise-grade PKI capabilities through a predictable subscription, aligning costs with your organization's growth and security needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls and internal trust mechanisms to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must secure patient data (PHI) under HIPAA and maintain the integrity of internal systems used for medical records and device management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on secure internal networks for operational technology (OT) and IoT devices, requiring robust authentication and encryption to prevent disruptions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle highly confidential client information and need to ensure the security and privacy of their internal communications and data repositories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Private Root CA?
A Private Root CA is a certificate authority that is not publicly trusted by default by web browsers or operating systems. It is used to establish a chain of trust within an organization's private network for internal applications and devices.
Who typically uses a Private Root CA?
IT departments in mid-sized to large organizations use Private Root CAs to issue certificates for internal servers, employee devices, and applications. This is common in environments where strict control over internal trust is required.
How does this differ from a public CA?
Public CAs are trusted by default by the internet and are used for public-facing websites. A Private Root CA is managed by the organization itself and is used solely for establishing trust within its own private network infrastructure.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.